flash
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/flæʃ/
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/flæʃ/
noun
B2
A quick, bright light that appears and then goes away.
The flash of lightning lit up the dark sky.
B2
Using a light to send a message or signal.
The lighthouse sent a flash to warn ships of danger.
B2
A bright light on a camera for taking pictures in the dark.
Please use the flash when taking photos in this dark room.
R
A quick glimpse of something bright.
We saw a flash of light from the window.
R
A sudden thought or feeling that shows briefly.
A flash of inspiration helped her solve the problem.
R
Important news that is broadcast quickly.
A news flash interrupted the regular program.
R
A cloth piece on a uniform showing rank.
The soldier's uniform had a flash indicating his rank.
R
A colored band on a book or package.
The book cover had a bright red flash across it.
R
A program that makes moving images for websites.
The website used flash to create animated graphics.
verb
B2
To shine brightly for a very short time.
The camera will flash when you take the picture.
B2
To use a light to signal someone.
The driver flashed his lights to let us pass.
R
To show something quickly.
He flashed his ID card to the guard.
R
To move or pass by very fast.
The scenery flashed by as the train sped along.
R
To suddenly come to mind.
An idea flashed into her head.
R
To appear on a screen briefly.
A warning message flashed on the computer screen.
R
To send information quickly.
The news was flashed around the world instantly.
R
To show strong emotion suddenly.
Her eyes flashed with excitement.
R
To show private body parts in public.
The man was arrested for flashing in the park.
adjective
R
Showy or attention-grabbing.
He drove a flash sports car that turned heads.
translation
A quick, bright light that appears and then goes away.; Using a light to send a message or signal.; A bright light on a camera for taking pictures in the dark.; A quick glimpse of something bright.; A sudden thought or feeling that shows briefly.; Important news that is broadcast quickly.; A cloth piece on a uniform showing rank.; A colored band on a book or package.; A program that makes moving images for websites.
To shine brightly for a very short time.; To use a light to signal someone.; To show something quickly.; To move or pass by very fast.; To suddenly come to mind.; To appear on a screen briefly.; To send information quickly.; To show strong emotion suddenly.; To show private body parts in public.
Showy or attention-grabbing.
Word Forms
3rd Present
flashes
Progressive
flashing
Past
flashed
Plural
flashes
Perfect
flashed
Comparative
flasher
Superlative
flashest